Which of the Following Is NOT a Part of the Business

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a part of the business case for why companies should act in a socially responsible manner?

• A) Every business has a moral duty to be a good corporate citizen.
• B) Acting in a socially responsible manner reduces the risk of reputation-damaging incidents.
• C) Acting in a socially responsible manner is in the overall best interest of shareholders.
• D) To the extent that a company's socially responsible behavior wins applause from consumers and fortifies its reputation, a company may win additional patronage.
• E) Acting in a socially responsible manner can generate internal benefits (as concerns employee recruiting, workforce retention, employee morale, and training costs).

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Definitions:

Decentralized Management

A management strategy where decision-making authority is dispersed throughout various levels of the organization rather than being concentrated at the top.

Centralized Structure

An organizational structure where decision-making authority is concentrated at the top level, and lower levels have limited power.

Communication Pathways

The routes through which information is transmitted and received within an organization or network.

Decision Making

The process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.